Aiken West Central Savannah River Medical Supply Hub – Aiken Regional Medical Centers, I‑20 & US‑1 Corridor
Aiken anchors Aiken Regional Medical Centers (273 beds, Aiken County’s largest hospital), University Hospital (762 beds, Level I trauma, 15 miles, Augusta, GA), Doctors Hospital of Augusta (358 beds, 18 miles), Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (Augusta, 18 miles), Aiken County EMS, Aiken Fire Department, I‑20 corridor, and the Central Savannah River region linking Aiken, Augusta, and Columbia. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #4487 at 3581 Richland Avenue West keeps Aiken Regional OR suites, University Hospital teams, VA Medical Center units, Aiken County EMS, and Central Savannah River partners stocked without waiting on Augusta or Columbia depots.
Within 25 miles are Aiken Regional Medical Centers, University Hospital, Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, I‑20, US‑1, US‑78, Augusta (202,000), and the Central Savannah River region. Severe weather, I‑20 closures, Central Savannah River visitor surges, and Augusta–Columbia freight demands require a “medical suppliers near me” counter aligned with Aiken County ICS—this Richland Avenue hub delivers.
Aiken blends healthcare, equestrian sports, manufacturing, and transportation. LAC Health supports that mix with generator-backed cold rooms, equestrian-sector manifests, and MOUs with Aiken Regional, University Hospital, VA Medical Center, and Aiken County EMA.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Aiken West Central Savannah River Hub – Inside Walmart #4487
3581 Richland Avenue West
Aiken, South Carolina 29801
ZIP Code 29801 (serves Aiken, Augusta, and Aiken County)
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Parking & Loading: Ambulance spur, equestrian vehicle bay, hazmat returns enclosure, and cold vault on dual-generator backup.
Highway Access: On Richland Avenue; 0.5 miles to I‑20, 1 mile to US‑1, 2 miles to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, 15 miles to University Hospital (Augusta), 18 miles to Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, 60 miles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Nearby Facilities: Aiken Regional Medical Centers (2 mi), University Hospital (15 mi), Doctors Hospital of Augusta (18 mi), Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (18 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Hospital, VA & Community Logistics
- STAT replenishment for Aiken Regional Medical Centers (273 beds, 10 ORs, Level III trauma), University Hospital (762 beds, 24 ORs, Level I trauma), Doctors Hospital of Augusta (358 beds, 12 ORs), and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center.
- VA medical center supplies: combat casualty care kits, field surgical sets, and MEDLOG totes for Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center with VistA documentation.
- Cold-chain biologics, trauma blood, orthopedic implants, and oncology therapies tracked in Epic, Cerner, VistA, and Athena with telemetry.
- School nurse caches for Aiken County School District, University of South Carolina Aiken, and regional educational institutions.
- Public health surge totes for hurricane shelters, Central Savannah River visitor incidents, and community events.
- Support for behavioral health units, detox programs, and rural clinic networks across Aiken, Edgefield, and Barnwell counties.
EMS & Equestrian Support
- ALS/BLS cache rotation for Aiken County EMS, Aiken Fire Department, Augusta Fire, and Air Methods.
- Hazmat returns and rehab kits for equestrian facilities, manufacturing sites, and industrial operations with PHMSA documentation.
- Continuity totes for I‑20/US‑1 multi-vehicle incidents, hurricane response, and Central Savannah River visitor incidents.
- Rehab modules for equestrian events, polo matches, and community gatherings.
- Rapid shipments for FEMA Region 4 staging, South Carolina National Guard exercises, and mutual aid to Georgia/North Carolina.
- Support for rural clinics, pharmacies, and telehealth deployments across the Central Savannah River region.
Meet the Central Savannah River Team
Our Aiken staff blends hospital supply expertise, VA logistics leadership, and equestrian sector coordination.
Patricia Morgan
Hospital & VA Liaison
Former Aiken Regional Medical Centers materials management director managing $4.8M annual spend across 273 beds, 10 ORs, and Level III trauma center while coordinating University Hospital transfers and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center support.
Email: [email protected]
Douglas Cooper
EMS & Equestrian Logistics Lead
Former Aiken County EMS coordinator overseeing ALS cache audits, I‑20 corridor ICS, and equestrian sector medical response coordination.
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Bennett
Compliance & Equestrian Health Director
Former Aiken Regional Medical Centers pharmacy purchasing manager fluent in South Carolina Board of Pharmacy regulations, equestrian safety standards, and VA MEDLOG compliance.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Counter
- Monitor Weather & I‑20 Alerts
Call +1-703-810-3898 when hurricanes, I‑20 closures, or Central Savannah River incidents arise so we can pre-stage totes at hospital docks or reroute via US‑1.
- Bring Credentials
Hospital badges, VA IDs, equestrian facility IDs, or OEM cards ensure expedited release; we pre-clear rosters daily with Aiken Regional, University Hospital, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, and Aiken County security.
- Document Custody
Every load is barcoded, temperature logged, photographed, and digitally signed; proofs sync to Epic, Cerner, VistA, ESO, WebEOC, and FEMA Resource Manager.
- Stay Alerted
Subscribe to Aiken County Emergency Alerts, SCDOT 511, Central Savannah River updates, and NWS Columbia bulletins.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Aiken, Edgefield, and Barnwell counties; Central Savannah River region; I‑20/US‑1 corridors; and Augusta–Columbia corridor.
Central Savannah River Resilience
The region has faced Hurricane Matthew (2016), Hurricane Irma (2017), 2020 pandemic waves, 2021 winter storms, and 2023 extreme weather. Hardened docks, redundant fiber/satellite links, and shared SOPs with Aiken Regional, University Hospital, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, and Aiken County EMA keep supply lines resilient.
Regional Demographics
Aiken County population ~175,000: 19.2% over age 65, 26.5% ages 45-64, 24.8% ages 25-44. Leading sectors: healthcare, equestrian sports, manufacturing, transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you deliver simultaneously to Aiken Regional and University Hospital?
Yes. We stage telemetered totes for each facility, align Epic/Cerner paperwork, and deliver with photo proof within 60–70 minutes.
Do you support Central Savannah River visitor emergencies or hurricane response?
We preload POD totes with ICS forms and telemetry logs, then refresh for visitor incidents or hurricane response.
Can you deliver to Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta?
Yes. We coordinate with Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center for STAT deliveries along I‑20 with telemetry proof.
Licensing & Compliance
South Carolina Board of Pharmacy, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, PHMSA/DOT hazmat, FEMA Region 4 ICS/NIMS, VA MEDLOG compliance, HIPAA/HITECH.
What Central Savannah River Partners Say
Average rating 4.95/5 from hospitals, VA, EMS, equestrian sector, and community partners.
Hurricane shut I‑20. LAC Health delivered cardiac implants and NICU supplies in 65 minutes with Epic-ready telemetry.
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They rotated every ALS cache after a triple-call night and uploaded telemetry to ESO before shift change.
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They delivered trauma implants and ICU supplies with Cerner-ready telemetry the same morning we called.
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During an equestrian event they delivered rehab kits with telemetry and photo proof in under 90 minutes.
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They staged hurricane shelter totes with telemetry and ICS uploads before our multi-county drill.
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They refreshed equestrian sector emergency kits for Central Savannah River events and peak season with Monday QC photos and telemetry logs.
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